# Repurposed Vintage Camera Lighting The Reborn Series by Y Studio are Inspired by Retro Photography By Meghan Young | Published 2013-08-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reborn-series-by-y-studio References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/cameras-reborn-as-lighting-by-y-studio/) & [cargocollective](http://cargocollective.com/ystudio/Reborn-001) The Reborn Series by Y Studio, a creative firm based in China, is a [collection of lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wa-lamp) that repurposes [vintage cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomo-mca) as the light head. A unique concept, the resulting designs are intriguingly modern-looking. This is due in large part to the [boom stand-style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-lamp) they take on. This allows a more versatile function while incorporating another photographer's tool into the overall aesthetic. Inspired by the artisan craft and precision of such early technology, the Reborn Series by Y Studio not only celebrates nostalgia, but also the stepping stones from which modern photography stands on. As is written on the firm's website, "[T]he use of the rich cultural meaning shape the development of a new design vocabulary." Clean and simple, the light fixtures would be great in homes and offices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Repurposed Vintage Camera Lighting:** Reimagining outdated objects as functional lighting fixtures presents an opportunity for unique and eye-catching designs. - **Modern Boom Stand Style:** Incorporating boom stand-style into lighting design offers increased functionality and versatility. - **Nostalgia-inspired Aesthetics:** Incorporating vintage and nostalgic elements into modern designs creates intriguing and visually appealing products. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting Design:** The lighting design industry can explore the repurposing of outdated objects to create innovative and artistic fixtures. - **Photography Equipment:** The photography equipment industry can tap into the trend of incorporating retro cameras into lighting designs, offering a new market for vintage enthusiasts. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can embrace the nostalgia-inspired aesthetics trend by integrating vintage camera lighting as unique and stylish decorative pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Material-Exploring Industrial-Style Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialstyle-lighting.md) - [Dual-Purpose Camera-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgian-floor-lamp-clock.md) - [Lighting-Restoring Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-lighting.md) - [Utensil Waste Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys.md) - [Graphic Lighting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyl-lighting.md) - [Stacked Stone Camera Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nostalgia-of-now.md) - [Playful Brick-Born Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-lamps-1.md) - [Vintage Aesthetic Practical Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebones.md) - [3D-Printed Reversed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolve-lamp.md)